Beginnings provides a loving, caring environment where children learn through play, skills that will be important all through their lives.
Social and emotional development is as important as academic achievement.
Activities geared to each age group are offered to enhance this natural growth.
Children are encouraged to make appropriate decisions, exercise independence and resolve conflicts under the guidance of highly qualified teachers who know when to step in and assist the children.
Beginnings Learning Center offers caring parents an exceptional preschool/kindergarten environment for their children.
Beginnings is small enough so that each child gets individual attention, but large enough so that children are exposed to a wide range of friendships and experiences.
The emphasis is on social and emotional growth. Children mature by developing standards of behavior which will service them as they continue their educational experience.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,200
School Notes
- School Motto: to learn through play
- Beginnings provides a loving, caring environment where children learn through play, skills that will be important all through their lives. Social and emotional development is as important as academic achievement. Activities geared to each age group are offered to enhance this natural growth. Children are encouraged to make appropriate decisions, exercise independence and resolve conflicts under the guidance of highly qualified teachers who know when to step in and assist the children. Beginnings Learning Center offers caring parents an exceptional preschool/kindergarten environment for their children. Beginnings is small enough so that each child gets individual attention, but large enough so that children are exposed to a wide range of friendships and experiences. The emphasis is on social and emotional growth. Children mature by developing standards of behavior which will service them as they continue their educational experience.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beginning Learning Center cost?
Beginning Learning Center's tuition is approximately $22,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Beginning Learning Center?
The application deadline for Beginning Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beginning Learning Center located?
Beginning Learning Center is located in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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